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Blest who with generous pity glows
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Blest who with generous pity glows by Thomas Clark — Lyrics
Blest who with gen'rous pity glows,
Who learns to feel another's woes,
Bows to the poor man's want his ear,
And wipes the helpless orphan's tear:
Who to th'afflicted gives relief,
And kindly soothes each anxious grief;
In ev'ry want, in ev'ry woe,
Himself thy pity, Lord, shall know;
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About Blest who with generous pity glows
This hymn text beautifully articulates the rewards of compassion and charity. It describes the blessed individual who offers aid and comfort to the poor, the orphan, and the afflicted, promising divine favour and protection in return. The verses highlight how empathy and kindness shown to others will be mirrored by God's own mercy, sustaining the giver through times of hardship, illness, and adversity. Thomas Clark sets this moving English text for SATB choir, offering a message of hope and reassurance through its sacred, hymn-like character. The setting is likely to be rich and devotional, fitting for a reflective moment.
